ATI RN
ATI Nurs 112 Fundamentals of Nursing Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
What findings does the nurse expect when assessing the cardiovascular system of a healthy adult? Select the 3 correct answers.
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Normal findings include a smooth 2+ pulse, heart rate of 62 bpm, and regular S1/S2 sounds. Pedal edema suggests pathology, not normal health.
Question 2 of 5
You are assessing a client who has the following vital signs: blood pressure 120/68, pulse 84, respirations 18. You should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Normal vital signs (BP 120/68, pulse 84, respirations 18) should be recorded and compared to prior readings for trends.
Question 3 of 5
The physician orders acyclovir 400 mg po three times a day for herpes. The medication is supplied in 800-mg tablets. How many tablets will the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: 0.5
Rationale: Calculation: 400 mg / 800 mg per tablet = 0.5 tablet per dose.
Question 4 of 5
Mr. Charles Lamont is a 45-year-old patient who is visiting his primary care physician for his annual checkup. What should Laura include in teaching Mrs. Lamont about blood pressure measurement? Select the 4 correct answers.
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: Correct BP measurement requires proper cuff size, arm support, proper cuff application, and sitting/lying position. Leg crossing elevates readings.
Question 5 of 5
A patient has a morphine sulfate patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) to control postoperative pain. When the nurse enters the room, the patient complains of pain. The nurse's first response is which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Assess pain severity using a 0-10 scale first to guide PCA adjustments. Other actions follow assessment.